Primary Mandarin HLTA

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our strong and supportive team and support our academy growth.

Your opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional looking to start, or continue their career in an exciting new role.As part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London.

The Harris Federation is sponsored by a large multi-national organisation to create a London Centre of Excellence in Mandarin. As part of this project, Mandarin is now thriving at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower and we are looking to appoint an experienced, or newly qualified teacher who can teach primary Mandarin. Working closely with the central team Mandarin Consultants, the role will work between two Harris academies, namely: Harris Primary Academy Mayflower, Harris Priamry Academy Chafford Hundred, with a range of primary age students from Years 1-6.

We want someone who can contribute to the development of Mandarin teaching and learning in both academies. Our aim is to further develop the profile of Mandarin, develop an engaging curriculum that will prepare students for further Mandarin education and inspire the next generation of Mandarin speakers.

The Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is part of Harris Federation, a successful, highly collaborative and enterprising group of Academies in and around London. Our network of academies is setting standards of excellence through an experienced and supportive approach with the aim that every child in London can have the best possible education, enabling them to fulfil their potential and decide their own future.The focus of the Harris Federation is on transforming some of the most challenging schools in London into exceptional places of learning.

In line with the Government’s announcement, our academy is closed until further notice. However, during this period it is our intention to continue with critical recruitment for key positions starting in September 2020. In place of academy interviews, alternative options will be offered so that no one is at a disadvantage, and applicants should expect telephone or virtual interviews, with the possibility of onsite academy interviews only in special cases. We want to reassure applicants that effective measures have been implemented to ensure their health and wellbeing whilst on academy premises.

Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a creative and dynamic teacher who will be able to contribute to the development of the Mandarin curriculum at Early Years, KS1 and KS2. Strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach at primary level is essential. The appointed candidate will be well supported by an excellent induction programme and access to excellent facilities for teaching and learning.

The successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent teaching assistant;
• Support the class teacher to ensure children make excellent progress;
• Have high expectations and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child;
• Want to make a difference to the lives of local children;
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills;
• Be committed to working in partnership with teachers, parents and the community;
• Be a committed team player who enjoys working collaboratively;
• Be committed to their own professional development.

Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.

Harris Benefits

As part of the Harris Federation, we can offer you a range of benefits, including:

• Access to a diverse network of phase and subject specialist groups
• Support and mentoring from some of the best leaders in education
• An Outer London Harris Allowance, plus a performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (TPS) and access to our Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan, covering a range of health and wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to work with our amazing children!

Click here for a full list of Harris benefits. 

About Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is a thriving, diverse and friendly three form entry academy that launched in September 2014 and is funded through the free school programme. We serve the communities of Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock. We moved into our brand new building, capable of accommodating five forms of entry, in 2016, and were rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in 2017.

Why work at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower?

• An Ofsted 'Outstanding' academy: “All staff set high expectations and share a strong determination to help pupils achieve as successfully as possible. Pupils mirror this resolve and make every effort to meet these expectations.”
• A new building, with state-of-the-art facilities, in which to teach and learn
• A strong and supportive team of colleagues, all working towards the shared belief that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school
• A commitment to excellence encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every Child, Every Day"
• Generous Harris benefits and rewards package

The Harris Federation

Our academy is part of the Harris Federation, the leading large Multi Academy Trust in the country for both primary and secondary education. Harris has an unrivalled track record in raising standards and achieving success for the children in our academies.

Professional development and sharing best practice are a key part of the Harris Federation success, and we can draw on this to offer you top quality training at every stage of your career path, from Beginner Teacher to Middle Leader. We will invest in you with coaching, mentoring, and can offer a wide range of training programmes, delivered by our Teaching School Alliance.

We look for talented teachers who are passionate about their subject and making a difference. You can help us transform education in London, and create exceptional places of learning.

Please note: academies may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. You will still be able to add information until the closing date, but you will not be able to submit your application. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement. Harris Federation is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education. Click here to view our full equality and diversity statement.